# 2030 Mediterranean Games

The 2030 Mediterranean Games (Albanian: Lojërat Mesdhetare 2030; Serbian: Медитеранске игре 2030, romanized: Mediteranske igre 2030), officially known as the XXI Mediterranean Games, is a forthcoming international multi-sport event that is scheduled to be held from 24 July to 4 August 2030 in Pristina, Kosovo.

## Bidding process

The International Committee of Mediterranean Games (CIJM) launched the bidding process for the 2030 games at a meeting of its executive committee held on 10 December 2022 in Pristina, Kosovo. In April 2023, CIJM announced the end of the candidature process and the sole candidate city, Pristina, for the 2030 Games. Pristina was confirmed as host city on 8 September 2023 during the ICMG General Assembly with 55 votes in favour, eight against and three abstentions.

### Candidates

* Pristina, Kosovo – CIJM president Davide Tizzano stated that "Kosovo, together with the neighbouring countries will be ready to organise the Mediterranean Games" following a meeting with the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani in December 2022. On 4 April 2023, the Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti, announced that Kosovo has officially applied to host the 2030 Mediterranean Games in Pristina. Kurti also stated that as Kosovo is a small and landlocked country, is expected that some will events to be held in neighbouring Albania. Pristina was officially confirmed as a candidate city by the CIJM on 1 April 2023. The formal host selection took place on 8 September 2023. Prishtina's bid was led by the Secretary General of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Besim Aliti. This will be the first time that the event is held in a landlocked country and with two host countries.Additionally, it will mark the second instance of the Mediterranean Games being organized in a city without access to the Mediterranean Sea, following the 1983 Mediterranean Games held in Casablanca, Morocco. Additionally, it would be the second time that these games are organized in the Western Balkans, following the 1979 Mediterranean Games in Split in what was then Yugoslavia.
2030 Mediterranean Games bidding results :
| City | NOC | Yes | No | Abs |
| Pristina | Kosovo | 55 | 8 | 3 |

## Development and preparation

The emblem for the bid to host the games was designed by Arian Hoti. The official promotional video for the games, released in November 2023, showcases the motto "This is how we do it!" and highlights the participation of several distinguished athletes. Notably, the video includes the presence of Olympic medalists Majlinda Kelmendi, Nora Gjakova, and Distria Krasniqi, alongside prominent figures Uta Ibrahimi, Meriton Korenica, Vedat Muriqi, and Donjeta Sadiku.
On 20 December 2024, Prime Minister Kurti and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama formalised a cooperation agreement for the 2030 Games. This agreement facilitates the inclusion of Durrës, Albania, as a host city for the sailing events.This agreement also opened the possibility to add more venues in Albania if there is any need regarding the issue of other competition venues. .

## Proposed Venues

Prime Minister Kurti had stated that a newly-built national stadium, swimming pool complex, tennis stadium and shooting range will be built for the games. Five temporary venues are to be built and existing facilities such as the Palace of Youth and Sports will be renovated.
In addition to Pristina, events will also take place in cities across Kosovo such as Ferizaj, Gjakova, Mitrovica, Peja, Podujevo and Prizren. As Kosovo is a landlocked country, sailing and other events will take place in Durrës, in neighbouring Albania.
List of venues, showing the city, venue, sport and venue capacity :
| City | Venue | Venue | Sport | Capacity |
| Kosovo ||||||
| Drenas | Drenas New Archery Arena | Drenas New Archery Arena | Archery | TBC |
| Gjakova | Shani Nushi Hall | Shani Nushi Hall | FencingWeightlifting | 2,000 |
| Gjakova | Gjakova City Stadium | Gjakova City Stadium | Football | 10,000 |
| Gjilan | Bashkim Selishta Hall | Bashkim Selishta Hall | Volleyball | 1,700 |
| Gjilan | Gjilan City Stadium | Gjilan City Stadium | Football | 9,800 |
| Ferizaj | Bill Clinton Hall | Bill Clinton Hall | Handball | 2,000 |
| Mitrovica | Minatori Sports Hall | Minatori Sports Hall | Handball | 2,500 |
| Mitrovica | Adem Jashari Olympic Stadium | Adem Jashari Olympic Stadium | Athletics | 18,200 |
| Peja | Karagac Sports Hall | Karagac Sports Hall | Judo | 2,000 |
| Pristina | Kosovo National Stadium | Kosovo National Stadium | Opening and closing ceremony | 30,000 |
| Pristina | Fadil Vokrri Stadium | Fadil Vokrri Stadium | Football | 13,980 |
| Pristina | Palace of Youth and Sports | Palace of Youth and Sports | HandballGymnastics | 8,000 |
| Pristina | Germia Park | Germia Park | Boules | TBC |
| Pristina | Olympic Swimming Pool Complex | Olympic Swimming Pool Complex | Aquatics | TBC |
| Pristina | Prishtina Boulevards | Prishtina Boulevards | 3x3 basketball | TBC |
| Pristina | Tennis Complex Arena | Tennis Complex Arena | Tennis | TBC |
| Podujevo | Podujeva Sports Hall | Podujeva Sports Hall | Volleyball | 1,500 |
| Podujevo | Zahir Pajaziti Stadium | Zahir Pajaziti Stadium | Football | 9,000 |
| Podujevo | Batlava Lake | Batlava Lake | Canoeing | TBC |
| Prizren | Sezair Surroi Arena | Sezair Surroi Arena | Wrestling | 2,500 |
| Skenderaj | Shooting Center | Shooting Center | Shooting | TBC |
| Albania ||||||
| Durrës | Adriatic Sea | Adriatic Sea | Sailing | 1,000 expected |

## The games
### Sports

24 sporting disciplines are expected to take place.

### Participating nations

5000 athletes from 26 nations are expected to participate in the games.
* Participating National Committees
* Kosovo (host)